Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

Our first role is as part of the European Union and its legislative process. This is our key role. We are very progressive and looking for higher targets and the higher use of such fuels. My interaction has been directly with the airports and, for example, going to Shannon Airport and asking it to work with us on developing the policy capability. This included a recent visit to Shannon Foynes Port. Deputy Carey was also there. The Bechtel study is a major report looking at the potential. We have engaged with the Shannon estuary economic task force. We have chosen Shannon because it has strategic advantages in this regard. It will be done through engagement with the airport and the Shannon estuary economic task force. I am wearing two hats, as Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications as well as Minister for Transport. We do not directly manage the feed stocks. There are other uses for such fuels, such as the road transport sector. Many similar materials and biofuels obligations have an impact. First and foremost I believe the correct approach for us is with the airports and the airlines. I met Ryanair last week. I have listened to academic experts from Trinity College on their latest analysis. Our best role is to work in Europe and work with the airports and the industry.